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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.70, 1,870.05 and 857.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.70, 1,870.05 and 857.90 is: 1,286.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.70 : 1,870.05 = 857.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.70/1,870.05 = 857.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.70x = 1,870.05 × 857.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.70x = 1,604,315.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,315.90/1,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.85

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